Paul Parker fears that the ‘lazy’ Luke Shaw could prove to be Manchester United’s undoing when they face off against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

United eased the pressure somewhat on Ruben Amorim’s shoulders with a routine 2-0 home victory over Sunderland prior to the international break.

But despite that, the Red Devils still sit tenth in the Premier League table after seven games, having already lost three league games so far this season.

United will return from the international break hoping to secure back-to-back league wins under Amorim for the first time since November 2024.

But they face a stern test up against the defending champions Liverpool, even if Arne Slot’s side lost three games on the bounce prior to the break.

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A dogged and gutsy display from Amorim’s side saw United earn a point when they visited Anfield in the league last season, but Parker is not confident of a repeat...